Module IV - Advanced Hypnotherapy

Module IV - Advanced Hypnotherapy is organized by The American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIHCP), Inc..

Credits: Contact hours of education = 80.

Course Information:
This course explores more advanced theories and techniques in the art and science of hypnotherapy. Participants learn a wide array of uses for hypnosis and hypnotherapies related to impacting positively, the subconscious mind, and facilitating therapeutic and highly effective outcomes for clients. Participants study comprehensive information related to both clinical and experimental hypnotherapy. A second major focus of study and skill attainment in this course is that of advanced issues and techniques in trance work. Comprehensive study is done on all facets of trance, including effective inductions and uses. An emphasis is placed on the safe and therapeutic uses of trance work and hypnotherapies. Script creation and development is examined. Contact hours of education = 80. Course Code: HYPN 350.

This course is particularly designed for those who would like to apply for Certification as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist by the American College of Hypnotherapy.

Course Objectives: 
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
• Discuss theories of hypnosis as supported by Freud.
• Distinguish between persuasion and suggestion.
• Discuss uses of post-hypnotic suggestions.
• Compare and contrast appropriate and inappropriate suggestions.
• Define and discuss somnambulism and its use in hypnotherapy.
• Define and discuss common suggestability tests used in hypnotherapy.
• Discuss issues of intelligence of hypnosis subjects.
• Understand objective measurements for depth of trance.
• Review and discuss common legal issues associated with hypnosis.
• Define issues of acceptance of hypnosis by various religious groups.
• Compare and contrast hypnosis v. meditation.
• Define the concept of magic and how it is used.
• Discuss issues regarding "faith" healing.
• Discuss and use the Blackboard induction technique.
• Define and discuss "auto" hypnosis.
• Review good methods of trance induction for group work.
• Discuss brain anatomy and physiology as it relates to trance.
• Discuss concepts of belief and conviction related to hypnosis.
• Discuss interpretation of words and issues by the hypnotic subject.
• Review and discuss the use of systematic desensitization.
• Discuss the use of implosion therapy in hypnotherapy.
• Define various common physical and mental problems and the use and effectiveness of hypnotherapy for such conditions.
• Review and discuss the concept and use of hypnoanesthesia.
• Define and discuss "stage" hypnosis.
• Review and discuss the effective creation of scripts for hypnotherapies.
• Discuss issues related to conditioned responses and hypnosis.
• Understand theories of the effect of hypnosis on the immune system.
• Understand various communication styles and uses in hypnosis.
• Discuss issues of age and self-esteem related to trance work.
• Define and discuss physiology of breathing and trance induction.
• Discuss the use of using present tone for hypnosis scripts.
• Define how to effectively work with client's emotions in hypnotherapy.
• Define and discuss the "eye fixation" technique in trance induction.
• Detail how the use of "silence" is used and its effectiveness in trance.
• Discuss the work and theories of Erickson and the use of metaphors.
• Define and discuss confusion techniques and the use of negative suggestions.
• Understand how hypnosis is used for age regression therapies.
• Define and discuss "catalepsy."
• Discuss client's uses of secondary gains.